Varaha Devaru – Click for Picasa photo

Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Lord Varaha,has lifted the earth which was hidden by the powerfull Demon Hiranyaksha in the ocean,and killed the Demon Hiranyaksha.

Bhoovaraha devaru @ Kallahalli in Mandya District near Pandavapura

Lakshmi Varaha Temple located at Demal Village in Aul in Kendarpara District in Orissa is one such rare temple. The Varaha murti worshipped at the temple is made from a single piece of black stone. The temple also has the footprints of Lakshmi Varaha.  Varaha is worshipped alongwith Sridevi and Bhoodevi.